Four More Arrested for Thefts From Vehicles in Moncton

Three Moncton men and a teenage boy were arrested overnight in connection with a number of thefts from vehicles in the Mount Pleasant area of Moncton.

RCMP

Around 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, Codiac Regional RCMP responded to a complaint of people seen breaking into vehicles. Three suspects, a 49-year-old man, a 20-year-old man, and a 15-year-old boy were arrested, said police.

Shortly after, police said, they also arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with thefts from vehicles. It is not known yet whether he is connected to the other three suspects.

The 49 and 20 year old men have been released and are scheduled to appear in court in December. The teenage boy appeared in court on October 8. The 25-year-old man remains in police custody.

Codiac RCMP have been investigating a large number of thefts from vehicles throughout the Greater Moncton area over the past few months. Three other arrests were previously made in connection with thefts and damage to vehicles.

Police continue to ask residents to do the following to help protect themselves against this type of crime: